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Double murder in Westmoreland

Published:Thursday | January 5, 2023 | 1:45 AM
Barrett
Barrett

Two men were shot dead and another injured at a construction site in Bethel Town, Westmoreland, on Wednesday evening.

One of the deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Lespt Barrett, of a Westmoreland address, while the other is said to be from St James.

Reports are that about 4:40 p.m., the men were on a construction site at premises in the vicinity of the Bethel Town All-Age School, when a group of armed men entered the yard.

The gunmen opened fire at the construction workers before making their escape in the area.

The police were summoned and upon arrival, the three injured men were taken to the hospital, where two were pronounced dead and the other admitted in serious condition.

Residents of Bethel Town told The Gleaner that Barrett was a peaceful, kind and loving individual, who focused mainly on his masonry.

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